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Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:12 pm
by TomahawkChopper
I saw the thread about the iPad and, while it is not a toy I can afford, I was wondering if anyone had experience with the palm pilot. I heard some people have issues with the stylus, but anything else? It wasn't too useful in college (Although that was back in '98), so I'm just not sure how useful it would be in law school.
Thanks!
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:14 pm
by dowu
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:27 pm
by cinephile
Most people have an iphone. I haven't found mine that useful. Only useful thing is synchronizing my Google calendar with the phone, but you can do that for tons of phones.
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:28 pm
by TomahawkChopper
I'm already going into substantial debt for law school and I really don't feel like buying a iPhone or iPad just to fit in; no shame in that. All I am wondering is if my palm pilot will work well in law school. Can some other palm users chime in maybe? Have you been able to keep organized your contacts and important info for all three years on it? Have you found there to be sufficient memory or were you forced to buy an extension pack?
I have the Palm 1000, but a co-worker has the Palm 5000 which seems like it might be a useful upgrade.
Thoughts?
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:31 pm
by tedalbany
Jesus no just go to class, take notes, and take your exams.
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:34 pm
by Mal Reynolds
Use this, it's not as antiquated as a palm pilot.

Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:39 pm
by TomahawkChopper
Mr. Reynolds,
I'm not sure how using a phone in class is appropriate or even a reasonable substitution for a palm pilot.
Now that the haters have had their fun, can some actual users please chime in? Were you able to keep important info )class schedule, phone numbers, addresses, birthdays, etc) organized on the palm pilot?
Thanks!
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:40 pm
by Mal Reynolds
TomahawkChopper wrote:Mr. Reynolds,
I'm not sure how using a phone in class is appropriate or even a reasonable substitution for a palm pilot.
Now that the haters have had their fun, can some actual users please chime in? Were you able to keep important info )class schedule, phone numbers, addresses, birthdays, etc) organized on the palm pilot?
Thanks!
It's Captain Reynolds.
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:41 pm
by hamsamitchguy03
edited for brevity
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:42 pm
by tedalbany
Do you own a computer? Seriously, that's all you need. That's it.
This isn't B-school, you don't have to do a ton of networking shit, especially first year. Just focus on getting good grades.
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:49 pm
by Richie Tenenbaum
TomahawkChopper wrote:Mr. Reynolds,
I'm not sure how using a phone in class is appropriate or even a reasonable substitution for a palm pilot.
Now that the haters have had their fun, can some actual users please chime in? Were you able to keep important info )class schedule, phone numbers, addresses, birthdays, etc) organized on the palm pilot?
Thanks!
Why would you need this if you have a laptop? And if you don't have a laptop--go buy one before school starts. Let palmpilots stay a part of our past.
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:52 pm
by joeshmo39
Here is what everyone is saying that you seem to be willfully neglecting:
Palm Pilots are a relic. Modern smart phones do everything Palm Pilots could do, just a lot better. Burn your palm pilot and get a smart phone. I have a Droid Incredible and it's great. It's also like 2 years old, which is ancient in smart phone years.
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:53 pm
by vpintz
nmop_apisdn wrote:
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:56 pm
by KellyFan2000
I'm confused.
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:57 pm
by laxbrah420
how do you morans propose he IR beams his contact info to hotties?
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:59 pm
by goldeneye
It will work great. Just make sure you have the dock. I love being able to play touch checkers while docked at my desk.
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:00 pm
by laxbrah420
just make you have hotsync installed and sync frequently so you don't lose your calendar.
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:06 pm
by crv8623
Nobody owns a palm pilot. My younger brother doesn't even know wtf a palm pilot is!
Seriously, this guy has to be a troll.
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:06 pm
by goldeneye
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this keyboard really helps too.
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:08 pm
by hamsamitchguy03
crv8623 wrote:Nobody owns a palm pilot. My younger brother doesn't even know wtf a palm pilot is!
Seriously, this guy has to be a troll.
you don't say
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:10 pm
by TomahawkChopper
Thanks guys!
First time trolling around these parts and I have to tell you, I think I'm really going to enjoy it here.
See yall around!
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:11 pm
by kalvano
Mal Reynolds wrote:TomahawkChopper wrote:Mr. Reynolds,
I'm not sure how using a phone in class is appropriate or even a reasonable substitution for a palm pilot.
Now that the haters have had their fun, can some actual users please chime in? Were you able to keep important info )class schedule, phone numbers, addresses, birthdays, etc) organized on the palm pilot?
Thanks!
It's Captain Reynolds.
This is the captain. We have a little problem with our entry sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and then - explode.
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:12 pm
by crv8623
My first confirmed troll spotting.
Awesome.
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:14 pm
by 071816
What you really need is one of these shits:
Good for taking exams, keeping track of important appointments, taking notes, the works.
Re: Palm Pilot for Law School?
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 3:32 am
by dowu
crv8623 wrote:My first confirmed troll spotting.
Awesome.
Obvious troll is obvious. Don't feel too special. We'll get ya next time, crv.